Making Predictions

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What is a prediction?

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A prediction is a statement about what you think will happen in the future based on evidence or reasoning.

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Why is it important to make predictions while reading?

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Making predictions helps readers engage with the text, anticipate events, and improve comprehension.

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What can you do if your prediction is proven wrong?

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You can revise your prediction based on new evidence or information you gather while reading.

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What does it mean to gather evidence?

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Gathering evidence means collecting information or facts that support your prediction or conclusion.

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How can context clues help in making predictions?

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Context clues are hints in the text that help you infer what might happen next or understand the meaning of words.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the relationship between predictions and inferences?

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Predictions are guesses about future events, while inferences are conclusions about past or present events based on evidence.

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How can emotions influence predictions?

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Emotions can affect how we interpret situations and the likelihood of certain outcomes, impacting our predictions.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What role does prior knowledge play in making predictions?

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Prior knowledge provides a framework for understanding new information and helps in forming accurate predictions.